Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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Emend (ee-MEND)
A drug used together with other drugs to prevent and control the nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatment. It is also used to treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It is a type of antiemetic and a type of substance P/neurokinin 1 receptor antagonist. Also called aprepitant.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.